'Don't panic' about EU vote says Treasury Minister

Saturday, 25 June 2016 00:00

The Treasury Minister has urged people on the Isle of Man not to panic following the results of the EU Referendum:

Yesterday it was revealed the UK had chosen to leave the European Union - with 51.9 per cent of voters choosing to walk away.

Government says the withdrawal will have a 'significant impact on the Isle of Man' and work will now be done to ensure our interests aren't overlooked.

Eddie Teare says although the decision 'injects uncertainty' we may be some time off from seeing any changes:

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